Dino

4.1 (31)

$30 and under

Italian

222 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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About this restaurant

The Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York is home to many great restaurants; Dino is one those. This cozy modern restaurant features exposed brick and simple decor for a cozy atmosphere perfect for any occasion. With the Fort Greene Park, BAM and the Pratt Institute all nearby, Dino's convenient location is just another reason it is so popular with residents and tourists alike for dinner, a lunch break or a weekend brunch. The menu at Dino features northern Italian cuisine all made with seasonally fresh ingredients. Enjoy one of the many creative cocktails or a glass of wine from the unique wine list on the outdoor patio or in the garden dining area. You can also try one of the many modern Italian dishes such as black linguine or spinach gnocchi, all made with homemade pasta for dinner. Salads, soups and sandwiches are all also lunch options.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Sunday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm, Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 12:00am, Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 1:00am Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Website
http://www.dinobk.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Dino offers family style dining in a beautiful private room above the restaurant. Various food and beverage packages are available and can be tailored to your event.

Location
222 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Neighborhood
Clinton Hill
Cross street
Clermont Avenue
Parking details
C train to Lafayette, G train to Clinton-Washington or Fulton Street or B/Q trains to Dekalb Avenue.<br />B38 bus runs along Dekalb Avenue.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Crostini
vine ripe tomato, basil; liver pâté; chickpea, olive, ricotta salata; bitter greens, ricotta; avocado, sweetcorn; wild mushroom; eggplant caponata
- each$4.00
Soup of the Day$7.00
Bufala Mozzarella$12.00
fresh imported mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil
Calamari$11.00
garlic, fresh herbs, chili, lemon: served sautéed or fried
Polpettine$12.00
veal meatballs in brodo with lemon zest and torn arugula
Meat & Cheese Platter$10.00
daily selection of four meats and cheeses

Pasta

organic whole wheat spaghetti available + $2.50

Rigatoni$17.00
ragú meatballs, sausage, pomodoro sauce, fresh ricotta
Rigatoni$16.00
siciliana roasted eggplant, capers, pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella
Bucatini$15.00
pancetta, tomato & onion gravy, fresh mint, pecorino romano
Orecchiette$15.00
sweet sausage, bitter greens, bread crumbs, parmigiano-reggiano
Fedelini$14.00
garlic, olive oil, kale, goat cheese
Spaghetti$14.00
limone fresh lemon and parmigiano-reggiano
- Olio Fresh Garlic and Olive Oil$12.00
- Carbonara Pancetta, Fresh Egg, Black Pepper, Pecorino Romano$15.00
Penne$13.00
tomato, basil, bufala mozzarella
Black Linguine$18.00
fresh squid ink pasta, calamari, spicy pomodoro sauce
Spinach Gnocchi$15.00
tomato sauce, roasted garlic cream
Ravioli
p/a house-made daily

Salad

add avocado +$2, add grilled chicken +$5

Roasted Beet*$13.00
goat cheese, arugula, pesto dressing
Escarole$14.00
roasted butternut squash, caper berries, currants, crispy prosciutto di parma
Dino Caesar$12.00
kale, heart of romaine, lemon caesar dressing, house made croutons
Sicilian Tuna$15.00
roasted beets, fennel, red onion, cherry tomato, castelvetrano olives, and ceci over mixed greens

Entrees

Grilled Salmon$19.00
lemon, caper, sage sauce and wild arugula
Organic Rosemary Chicken$21.00
parmesan polenta, roasted tomato, sautéed kale, please allow for longer cooking time
Skirt Steak$23.00
thinly-sliced with aged balsamic, sautéed spinach, garlic mash
Pork Milanese$19.00
sautéed in butter and fresh sage, wild arugula, fresh tomato
Eggplant Parmesan$16.00
served over spaghetti pomodoro

Sides

Sautéed Kale$6.00
Roasted Butternut Squash$6.00
Pan-Roasted Cauliflower$6.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts*$7.00
Parmesan Polenta$7.00
Garlic Mash$5.00
Garlic Bread$3.00

Reviews

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4.1

(31)

4.2Food
4.0Service
3.9Ambience

Noise • Moderate

31 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Reviewed on March 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
I love this place. The food is consistent and always satisfying. The outdoor garden in the back is really nice place for a date. I recommend the spinach gnocchi. I'm not a spinach fan, or a gnocchi fan for that matter, but that just goes to show how great the food at Dino is. I always recommend this place to friends.
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bkfoodie
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 10, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Only a few tables. Cozy. Great Italian food (not traditional red-sauce place). Friendly, chill waitstaff. We went early; probably it's really tight during peak dining hours - which could be fine, since you can actually get a reservation and all!
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Dvhunger Gold
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 19, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I enjoy this restaurant and tend to have the same delicious orecchiette along with kale salad. I even love the salad and feel good about having such a healthy meal..
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Jewell
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 18, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waited a few min for a table. Food was out quick yet didn't seem rush. Dinner was delicious. I had salmon which was delicious and desert was lovely. This was a last min find on open table for a place and it was a good choice noted by my guests.
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Meriwether
New York City10 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 31, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is a great neighborhood spot. The food is great, they take reservations (rare among the good eating spots in this hood), and the service is above par.
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Fizzy
New York City9 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 25, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was tasty, waitress was nice but the tables are so close together that the people sitting next to you are practically at your table. Also, at dinner time it is very loud and not good for conversation. Will go back for the food but not a fan of the atmosphere.
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aman6apan6a
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 20, 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious. We started with the bufala mozzarella - it was very fresh and the tomatoes were large, juicy, and thick. I had the spinach gnocchi in garlic cream and tomato sauce, which was the best spinach gnocchi I've ever had. My husband had the rigatoni with meatball and sausage ragu, which was very tasty, and the waiter happily brought him some bread to sop up the extra sauce when he asked (they don't put bread on the table). Our table was in a bit of a tight spot against the wall, and they do squeeze some tables into the small space, but I wasn't uncomfortable being close as it was a celebration dinner. The ambiance was enough to forget that I couldn't move my chair back. Not recommended if you don't like "close quarters".
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Kat64
Greater Boston19 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 17, 2013
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We had a late night dinner in the back garden. It was quiet and cozy. We forgot we were still in Brooklyn. The menu had nice choices and the home made pastas were excellent. Our waitress was friendly but clearly did not know the menu and was very slow. I'm not sure if she was new, but we did not even get our drinks for a half hour and then our appetizers came at the same time as the dinners. I would still give this local another chance, though.
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BernardB Gold
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for an early dinner prior to a concert at the Barclays Center. It was a short, enjoyable twenty minute walk through the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn. Food and service were both excellent! Loved the cozy atmosphere of the place. We were early so it wasn't crowded; but if it was, the tables in front may be too close together. I definitely will go back the next time I have an event at the center.
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RobertinDobbs Gold
New York City31 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dino is a perfect retreat. The backyard garden, while cozy, is a fantastic way to enjoy outdoor dining without having to hear cars race by. The service is attentive, but not overwhelming. There is clearly a focus on letting guests enjoy the evening. The food is superb and it does not try too hard. That doesn't mean unsophisticated, just unpretentious and delicious. Not sure what else one could ask for.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Sunday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm, Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 12:00am, Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 1:00am Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Website
http://www.dinobk.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Dino offers family style dining in a beautiful private room above the restaurant. Various food and beverage packages are available and can be tailored to your event.

Location
222 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Neighborhood
Clinton Hill
Cross street
Clermont Avenue
Parking details
C train to Lafayette, G train to Clinton-Washington or Fulton Street or B/Q trains to Dekalb Avenue.<br />B38 bus runs along Dekalb Avenue.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Appetizers

Crostini

Soup of the Day$7.00

Bufala Mozzarella$12.00

Calamari$11.00

Polpettine$12.00

Meat & Cheese Platter$10.00

Pasta

Rigatoni$17.00

Rigatoni$16.00

Bucatini$15.00

Orecchiette$15.00

Fedelini$14.00

Spaghetti$14.00

Penne$13.00

Black Linguine$18.00

Spinach Gnocchi$15.00

Ravioli

Salad

Roasted Beet*$13.00

Escarole$14.00

Dino Caesar$12.00

Sicilian Tuna$15.00

Entrees

Grilled Salmon$19.00

Organic Rosemary Chicken$21.00

Skirt Steak$23.00

Pork Milanese$19.00

Eggplant Parmesan$16.00

Sides

Sautéed Kale$6.00

Roasted Butternut Squash$6.00

Pan-Roasted Cauliflower$6.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts*$7.00

Parmesan Polenta$7.00

Garlic Mash$5.00

Garlic Bread$3.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable